90°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
19%
44
Brevard County, FL · Atlantic Ocean
Cocoa Beach
401 Meade Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
The Space Coast's flagship beach — 5 miles of Atlantic sand within sight of Kennedy Space Center rocket launches. The Cocoa Beach Pier and Ron Jon Surf Shop define the local identity. Surfable, family-friendly, and the place to watch a SpaceX launch from the water.
Today's Conditions
Decent day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · 81°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Weather
- 90°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
Water
- 81°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 12 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
41 /100
ok
32 Swim
61 Sunbathe
37 Walk
23 Fish
36 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
90°F
Light and Light Thunderstorms and Light Rain
Wind
10 to 15 mph
SE
Rain
19%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
12 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~17m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
90°F
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
81°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
1.3 ft
7s · E swell
Water Quality
Clean
64 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (FLZ747)
The MLB office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- FLZ141 Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard — Northern Brevard Barrier Islands n/a
- FLZ154 Coastal Indian River-Mainland Southern Brevard — Southern Brevard Barrier Islands n/a
- FLZ159 Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin — Fort Pierce Inlet, Jensen Beach, n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:27 AM
Sunset
8:23 PM
Moon · 89%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:10 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 5:45 AM | High | 2.3 ft |
| 11:46 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 6:30 PM | High | 3.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
90°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
27%
38
90°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16%
44
91°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
36%
38
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
51%
34
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
30%
46
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
46
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 12 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 10 to 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 81°F
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 90°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
9:10 PM - 11:10 PM
Minor
3:10 AM - 4:10 AM
Major
9:40 AM - 11:40 AM
Minor
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid public lots near the Pier; metered street parking on A1A.
Dogs
Pets prohibited on most of Cocoa Beach. Designated dog area between 4th St South and Murkshe Park; allowed 6–10 AM and 4–7 PM (5–9 PM during DST); leashed (max 10 ft).
Entry Fee
Free
Address
401 Meade Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Cocoa Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Cocoa Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Cocoa Beach dog-friendly?
Pets prohibited on most of Cocoa Beach. Designated dog area between 4th St South and Murkshe Park; allowed 6–10 AM and 4–7 PM (5–9 PM during DST); leashed (max 10 ft).
Is there an entry fee at Cocoa Beach?
Entry to Cocoa Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Cocoa Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Cocoa Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Cocoa Beach?
Amenities at Cocoa Beach include lifeguards, pier, restaurants, restrooms, showers, surf shop.
When is the water warmest at Cocoa Beach?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Cocoa Beach located?
Cocoa Beach is in Brevard County, FL, at 401 Meade Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931.
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